The Hammocks at MillCreek
4500 Hammocks Dr,
Erie, PA 16506
$2,095 | 2 Beds
Even before Erie was officially founded in 1795, the city’s location made it a desirable destination. The miles of shoreline, the beaches, and the beauty of Lake Erie continues to attract new residents to the city to this day. If you are one of the many moving to Erie, get ready for an adventure. Erie is known for outdoor activities, such as swimming and boating, and is home to the best freshwater beach in the country: Presque Isle State Park. The park features 13 beaches, a marina, and 21 miles of trails. The park also contains the Presque Island Lighthouse, built in 1872, and the extensive Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Presque Isle State Park also offers year-round activities, from summers spent canoeing, swimming, water-skiing, and hiking to winters where ice skating, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing reign supreme. In addition to endless outdoor fun, Erie is home to sophisticated amenities such as a vibrant downtown, the Erie Art Museum, Erie Zoo, expERIEnce Children's Museum, and Waldameer Park and Water World. Erie offers a wide variety of apartments available for rent, from luxury high-rises to modest two-level buildings. Renting an apartment in Erie places you about an hour’s drive from Cleveland and Buffalo, and about a two-hour drive north of Pittsburgh.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Erie, PA is $801 for a studio, $897 for one bedroom, $1,293 for two bedrooms, and $1,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Erie has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
The cost of living in Erie, PA is 13.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Erie is 43.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $857 - $1,569. You can expect to pay 3.7% less for groceries, 7.1% more for utilities, and 13.2% more for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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